Em*prise" (?), n. [OF. emprise, fr. emprendre to undertake; pref. em- (L. in) + F. prendre to take, L. prehendere, prendere; prae before + a verb akin to E. get. See Get, and cf. Enterprise, Impresa.] [Archaic] 1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. Chaucer.

In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise.

The deeds of love and high emprise.

2. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits.

I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise;
But here thy sword can do thee little stead.

Em*prise", v. t. To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.